the magic faraway tree
Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Magic Faraway Tree

This pro-family flick comes with plenty of positive messages. But parents should be wary of magical elements, some bad attitudes …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The End of Oak Street

‘The End of Oak Street’ is a strange, silly and entertaining romp that suffers from the piles of problems it …

practical magic
Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Practical Magic

Witchcraft and foul language are brewed together with sexuality and domestic violence. Families will want to stay away from the …

Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Her Private Hell

‘Her Private Hell’ loves sex, violence and crude language. It’s also too artsy for its good, forsaking good storytelling for …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

‘The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’ is an adult tale that only those familiar with the depths of Gundam lore will …

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Terminator 2: Judgment Day

‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ might feel like a sci-fi classic, but the film is as riddled with issues as Arnold …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Toy Story 5

Playtime faces off against screen time in ‘Toy Story 5.’ The film is mostly clean, but a potty-training device makes …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Ribbon Hero

By and large, Netflix’s ‘The Ribbon Hero’ is a tangled knot of artistic interpretation and muddled spirituality.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Minions & Monsters

The Minions get predictably chaotic in Minions & Monsters, but this time, they decide to conjure up monsters via a …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Labyrinth (2026)

‘Labyrinth’ can feel like one, narratively speaking. But it ultimately leads to some good points. And it may help us …

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Last House

‘The Last House’ probably shouldn’t be your first choice for family viewing. But if you’re looking for a scary movie …

Comedy, Kids, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Don’t let nostalgia or the G rating fool you: Willy Wonka will likely be just as sour as it is …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea

If you don’t instantly recognize this movie’s lengthy title, it might not be your cup of tea. Even if you …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ brings back the animated TV series’ lighthearted humor, cartoony violence and spiritual murkiness.

supergirl
Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Supergirl

A drunken Supergirl in a ‘Mad Max’-like battle. Not exactly truth, justice and the American way.